Business Plan
YERRAMAZING — NYC slang meets world travel
"Yerr" is how New Yorkers say what's up — one syllable that connects strangers on any block. We're taking it global. A Dominican and a Rican-American from NYC, seeing the world for the first time, getting locals everywhere to say YERR on camera. Every trip, every meal, every "yerr" — documented, monetized, and written off.
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Phase 0 — The 30-day test run
Prove the concept before spending a dollar on the LLC. No risk, all signal.
Start here
The deal: We spend 30 days creating content together using gear bought under the existing business. If we're consistent, enjoy the process, and the content hits — we file the LLC. If not, no money wasted on formation, publication, or legal fees. The gear still gets used either way.
Starter gear (buy now)
DJI Osmo Action 6 Combo$496
DJI Mic 3 (2TX + 1RX)$259
ULANZI Clamp Mount$20
Protection plans$88
Total~$896
How to document the purchase
Buy underCurrent LLC
Receipt note"Content gear"
Transfer laterTo new LLC
Write-off100%
KeepAll receipts
Order gear under current business card
Save the Amazon receipt + screenshot the cart. Log as "Content creation equipment — travel media test phase" in Wave. This is a legitimate business expense for SeamlessFlow and transfers to the new LLC later.
His action
Pick a weekend and film 3 test videos together
No pressure to post. Just test: (1) hit the streets and get random NYers to say YERR on camera, (2) a food spot review with honest reactions, (3) a "we're taking YERR global" intro explaining the concept. See how it feels, what the chemistry looks like on camera.
Both do this
Edit the 3 videos — test the full workflow
Figure out who edits, what software we use (CapCut is free), how long it takes, and if we actually enjoy the process. The workflow has to be sustainable.
Both do this
Post them — watch what happens for 2 weeks
Post on personal accounts or a fresh test account. Track views, comments, shares. If strangers engage, the concept works. If friends engage, that's nice but not a signal.
Both track
Day 30 decision: are we both still excited?
Honest gut check. If yes → file the LLC and go all in (Section 1). If one person's not feeling it → no hard feelings, gear still gets used, no money lost on legal fees. This is the checkpoint.
Both decide
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Form the business
This is the only section that requires a real decision together. Everything else is parallel tracks.
Do together
Why an LLC? Protects us personally, lets us split ownership 50/50, and unlocks business credit cards with bigger sign-up bonuses. We start as an LLC — switch to S-Corp later when we're clearing $50k+ profit and the tax savings actually make sense.
File LLC with New York State
dos.ny.gov — $205 filing fee. Takes about a week. Pick a name that matches our channel handle.
Both decide
Get EIN from IRS (free, 10 minutes)
irs.gov — free federal tax ID. Need this before opening a bank account.
Either of us
Open Mercury business bank account
mercury.com — free, no minimums. All business money flows through here. Never mix with personal.
Both sign up
Write operating agreement — confirm 50/50 split
Free template on Docracy or $150 for a lawyer. Defines who owns what. Do not skip this.
Both sign
Publish LLC in two NY newspapers (required by law)
Must be done within 120 days or NY suspends the LLC. NYC costs $1,000–$2,000. Pro tip: use a registered agent in Albany (~$200–$400) to save big. Certificate of Publication is $50 to DOS.
Either of us
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Her credit card strategy
700+ score = ready now. Apply in this exact order.
Her moves
The rule: Chase first, always. Their 5/24 rule means if you've opened 5+ cards in 24 months, they auto-deny you. Apply for each card at least 90 days apart.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Sign-up bonus75,000 pts
Value via Hyatt~$937
Annual fee$95/yr
Spend required$4k in 3 mo
Chase Ink Business Preferred
Sign-up bonus100,000 pts
Value in travel~$1,250
Annual fee$95/yr
Spend required$8k in 3 mo
Check cards opened in last 24 months (5/24 rule)
If it's 5 or more Chase will auto-deny. Check at annualcreditreport.com — free.
Her action
Apply — Chase Sapphire Preferred (do this first)
Hit $4,000 spend in 3 months. Use for groceries, bills, subscriptions. Transfer points to Hyatt for max hotel value.
Her action
Wait 90 days — apply Chase Ink Business Preferred
Needs the LLC to exist. Hit $8,000 spend in 3 months. All business expenses. Points combine with Sapphire.
Her action
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His credit building plan
631–639 today. Goal: 700+ in 6 months, then stack the same cards.
His moves
Don't rush this. Applying for cards we won't qualify for hurts the score. Build clean for 6 months, hit 700, then apply for the same cards — doubling the total points haul.
Apply for Discover it Secured card ($200 deposit)
discover.com — auto-upgrades at 7 months and returns deposit. Set one small recurring charge, pay in full monthly.
His action
Pay every card below 30% utilization
Below 10% is ideal. This alone can move the score 20–40 points fast. Single biggest lever at this range.
His action
Zero new applications for 90 days
Every hard inquiry drops the score. Nothing new until the number moves up.
His action
Check score monthly — when 700 hits, apply Chase Sapphire immediately
Credit Karma or Experian app. Then 90 days later apply Chase Ink Business. Now we've doubled the points.
His action
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Our niche — YERR goes global
A catchphrase, a culture, a content machine. This is why it works.
Strategy
The gap: Latinos are 65M+ in the US, spend $56B/year on leisure travel — yet there is ZERO dominant NYC Latino travel duo on YouTube. No Dominican + Puerto Rican pair. No "first-time travelers from the hood." The closest comparables (Xiaomanyc, Kieran Murray, Drew Binsky) prove the format works — but nobody's done it with NYC slang and Latino culture. That's our lane.
Who we are
HimDominican, NYC
HerRican-American, NYC
VibeReal, unfiltered, funny
Audience20s/30s, bilingual
CompetitionZero in this lane
The YERR format
Core hookLocals say YERR
SeriesYERR vs. local slang
Viral mechanicReactions + comedy
RepeatableEvery country = new ep
Merch-readyYERR hoodies, hats
Why "YERR" works as a brand: It's a real NYC greeting rooted in AAVE, Puerto Rican Spanish, and Yiddish — the city's multicultural DNA in one syllable. It's simple enough for anyone to say, foreign enough to create genuine confusion abroad, and inherently participatory. Every country = new reactions, new comedy, new content. The format never runs out because the world never runs out of people. Xiaomanyc (6.4M subs) proved the NYC-meets-world formula. Kieran Murray proved "teach locals your greeting" goes viral. We combine both — and add the Latino lens nobody else has.
4 content pillars
1. YERR SeriesLocals say YERR
2. Travel firstsFirst flight, first country
3. Food from $1–$500Honest reviews
4. Behind the bizCredit, LLC, points
YERR vs. local greetings
DRKlk (que lo que)
PRQue es la que
JamaicaWah gwaan
LondonWagwan
JapanOssu
AustraliaG'day
Lock @yerramazing handles on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
Check availability on all platforms + .com domain. The name works for travel, lifestyle, and merch. Secure everything before posting.
Both decide
Film the first YERR video — NYC streets
Start local before going global. Hit up Times Square, bodegas, the subway — get random New Yorkers to say YERR on camera. This establishes the format and builds your first viral clip. NYC content first = proves the concept with zero travel cost.
Both film
Film 5 videos before launching — have content ready day one
Mix: (1) the origin story — "what YERR means and why we're taking it global," (2) NYC YERR compilation, (3) a food spot review, (4) a local day trip, (5) a "we've never traveled — here's the plan" intro. Nobody follows an empty page.
Both film
Plan the merch drop — YERR hoodies, hats, stickers
Start simple: Printful or Printify (print-on-demand, zero inventory). "YERR" on a hoodie is clean, brandable, and sells at any follower count. Yes Theory built Seek Discomfort into a standalone clothing brand — same energy. Drop at 10K followers, not 100K.
Both design
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Set up social media — starting from zero
Create all accounts before posting anything. Consistency across platforms.
Do first week
Platform priority: TikTok & Shorts FIRST — 15-60 second clips of locals saying YERR have the highest viral potential at zero cost. YouTube long-form for money (travel RPM $2–$7 per 1K views, SEO compounds over time). Instagram for proof (media kit screenshots + hotel outreach). The YERR format is built for short-form — start there, expand to vlogs once the brand is established.
Create TikTok account — set as Business account
Business account gives analytics and lets you add a website link. Post 1–2x daily for the first 30 days to trigger the algorithm.
Either of us
Create YouTube channel — verify and enable monetization path
Need 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours for ad revenue (or 10M Shorts views). Start uploading Shorts cross-posted from TikTok + longer vlogs.
Either of us
Create Instagram — switch to Professional/Creator account
Professional account unlocks insights and the "contact" button. This is the platform hotels and restaurants check first when you pitch.
Either of us
Set up Linktree or Beacons page
Free. One link in all bios → points to YouTube, blog, media kit PDF, booking inquiries. Professional look from day one.
Either of us
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The media kit — our business card to brands
One PDF that opens doors to free stays, meals, cruises, and press trips
Build early
This is the thing that makes it feel real. Hotels and brands now prefer micro-influencers (1k–100k) over big accounts because smaller audiences have higher engagement and better ROI. A tight media kit gets us comped at 1k followers — others wait until 50k. Build it before we need it.
What goes in the media kit
Who we areBio + photo
Our audienceDemographics + niche
Platform statsFollowers + engagement
Content samples2–3 best pieces
DeliverablesWhat brands get
ContactBranded email
Standard deliverables package
YouTube video1 per stay
Instagram Reels2 per stay
TikToks3 per stay
Photos for brand use10 edited
Tagged posts + storiesIncluded
Honest reviewAlways
Build one-page media kit PDF in Canva
Use a clean template. Include: names, "yerramazing" brand, niche ("NYC Latinos taking street culture global — getting locals worldwide to say YERR"), stats, content samples, the YERR format explanation, deliverables, branded email.
Both build
Create a business email — hello@[channelname].com
Google Workspace ($6/mo) or Zoho Mail (free). A branded email instantly looks more legit than Gmail when pitching.
Either of us
Write 3 pitch email templates — hotel, restaurant, cruise
Keep each under 150 words. Intro → what we offer → link to media kit → ask. Personalize the first line for every pitch. Never copy-paste blindly.
Both write
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How we get comped — the full playbook
Hotels, restaurants, cruises, tourism boards — all work with small creators
The hook
Hotels — Start with 2–4 star boutique hotels and Airbnb hosts. They comp rooms in exchange for content because it's cheaper than ads. Find the PR/marketing contact — never pitch the front desk. Volume game: send 20 pitches, expect 2–3 yes.
Start pitching boutique hotels at 1k followers
Caribbean resorts, NYC boutique hotels, Airbnb superhosts. Small properties say yes more often. Attach media kit + link to best content.
Both pitch
Join hotel influencer platforms
Trip.com Influencer Planet (5k min), HotelPlanner, Marriott/Hilton PR contact lists. These platforms match creators with properties.
Both sign up
Restaurants & food experiences — Comped meals in exchange for posts are standard practice in the food influencer world. Restaurants get social media coverage for the cost of a meal — way cheaper than ads. Start local in NYC, build a portfolio of food content, then pitch when traveling.
Pitch 5 NYC restaurants for comped meals
Email the marketing manager or DM on Instagram. Offer: 1 Instagram post + Reel + Stories in exchange for dinner for 2. Start with new restaurants that need buzz — they say yes fastest.
Both pitch
Document every food experience — buffets to fine dining
The range IS the content. "$12 all-you-can-eat vs. $500 tasting menu" is a viral video format. Build a food portfolio alongside travel.
Both film
Cruises — Cruise lines actively recruit influencers. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Circle Line (NYC) all have creator programs. Comped cabin + food in exchange for content during the sailing. Some even pay a flat fee on top.
Apply to Circle Line NYC influencer program
circleline.com/influencer-program — free cruise tickets + food + beverages for you and guests. They want creators who love NYC and travel. Perfect starting point.
Both apply
Research Royal Caribbean & Norwegian creator programs
Find the PR/influencer email on their site or TikTok bio. Pitch with media kit once we have 2k–5k followers. "First cruise ever" = incredible content angle.
Both research
Tourism boards & FAM trips — "Familiarization trips" are all-expenses-paid trips organized by destinations so creators can experience and promote them. Creators have landed these with as few as 1,000 followers. Start with your local NYC tourism board, then go after Caribbean and Latin American boards.
Get on NYC tourism board media list
nycgo.com — look for press/media page. Fill out the form to get invited to local press events. This is the easiest first win.
Either of us
Pitch Caribbean & Latin American tourism boards
DR + Puerto Rico FIRST (our heritage — the content writes itself). Then Colombia, Mexico, Jamaica. Tourism boards want US-based Latino creators. "Dominican from NYC visits DR for the first time — teaching locals to say YERR" is exactly what they want to promote. Pitch after 2k followers with media kit.
Both pitch
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Everything we write off
Once the LLC is active — meals, trips, gear, even our phones
Save receipts
100% deductible
Flights for content100%
Hotels & Airbnb100%
Camera, gimbal, mics100%
Editing software100%
Card annual fees100%
LLC + publication fees100%
Domain + email hosting100%
Partial deductible
Meals (documented)50%
Phone bill50–80%
Home internet50–80%
Uber/transitvaries
Clothes (if for content)case-by-case
The key insight: When your life IS the content, almost everything becomes a business expense. That dinner at a popular buffet? Content + write-off. That weekend trip? Content + write-off. That's why the LLC exists.
Set up Wave (free accounting software)
waveapps.com — free. Log every business expense weekly. Your accountant will love you at tax time.
Both use it
Document every expense: date + what + business purpose
"Dinner at Fogo de Chao — filmed review for episode 7." That's enough. Take a photo of every receipt.
Both do this
Set aside 25–30% of every dollar earned for taxes
Quarterly estimated taxes kick in once we're earning. Pay as we go or get hit with penalties in April.
Both track
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The growth ladder — from zero to paid
What unlocks at each milestone. This is the roadmap.
Roadmap
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Day 1 — Set up everything
LLC filed, @yerramazing locked on all platforms, first 5 videos filmed (NYC YERR compilation + origin story + food review). Post daily on TikTok/Shorts. No pitching yet — build the portfolio.
1k
1,000 followers — Start pitching
Media kit ready. Pitch boutique hotels, NYC restaurants, local tourism board. Apply to Circle Line NYC. YERR merch store goes live (Printful — zero inventory risk). Volume game: 20 pitches = 2–3 yes.
5k
5,000 followers — Programs open up
Trip.com Influencer Planet, cruise line programs, Caribbean tourism boards (DR + PR = must-do first international trips). Affiliate links generating passive income. Brands start DMing. Est. $500–$2K/mo.
10k
10,000 followers — Real money starts
Sponsored post rates: $250–$500 per 60s integration. Tourism boards invite you to FAM trips (all-expenses-paid). YERR merch scales. First international YERR episodes drop. Est. $1K–$3K/mo all streams.
50k
50,000 followers — Full-time viable
Sponsored rates $875–$2,500 per integration, $1,750–$5K per dedicated video. YouTube AdSense $600–$3,500/mo. Hotels pitch YOU. Tourism boards pay $5K–$25K per trip. YERR is a recognized brand. Est. $3K–$8K/mo.
100k+
100k+ — The destination
$2,500–$5K per integration, $5K–$10K per dedicated video. YouTube AdSense $1K–$7K/mo. Tourism boards, airlines, Booking.com, Airbnb knocking. YERR merch = standalone brand (see: Yes Theory → Seek Discomfort). Est. $8K–$20K/mo. Comp: Drew Binsky (4.5M) does $114K/mo AdSense alone.
What we're building toward
350k+
Combined points from card stack
$4,300+
In free travel from points alone
65M+
US Latinos — our built-in audience
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Competitors in our exact lane
Points pay for flights. Comps pay for hotels and meals. YERR merch prints money. Write-offs reduce our tax bill.
The goal: take NYC energy global, travel for free, get paid to do it, and write off whatever's left.